Toyota Motor unit Hino Motors on Wednesday was charged with fraud in U.S. District Court in Detroit for unlawfully selling 105,000 heavy-duty diesel engines in the United States that did not meet emissions standards.

The criminal case is the latest scandal plaguing the automotive industry in recent years involving vehicle emissions and safety.

Even though the 2025 Toyota 4Runner isn't actually at dealerships yet, the ridiculous markups have already started bringing the price of the SUV up.

It has been a long while since Toyota introduced the sixth-generation 4Runner, which made its debut in April last year. Toyota only started accepting orders during the last quarter of 2024, while production started in December.

Toyota argued that good things come to those who wait when it unveiled the first new 4Runner in about 15 years last April. We’ve only seen the new SUV in press shots so far, but the wait is just about over.